Dear K-4 Families,

Today we join the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. May we all continue to lead with kindness, stand for justice, and dream of a brighter future for all our children.

Last Thursday was the 1st Grade Student Learning Spotlight at the School Committee meeting! Lincoln and Hanscom first graders shared their work from the first EL Literacy Curriculum module called Be a Maker! Solve Problems and Create Fun. The students began by reading about kid inventions like "Boo Boo Goo" and the story Abby Invents Unbreakable Crayons. 

Embedded in these lessons were opportunities to learn about habits of character: initiative, perseverance, collaboration and responsibility.

Each first-grade class chose a unique "Maker Mission" to help their school community or create fun. They wrote and revised their plans and got to work! 1S made cards and ramps, 1L made fidgets and storage for their cozy corner, and 1L made a lost and found for the first grade hallway. Whether working independently or in partners, the students showed incredible teamwork. They painted, labeled, and decorated their inventions, proving that anyone—no matter how small—can be an inventor.  Our student presenters were outstanding ambassadors for our school!

Sincerely,

Sarah

Showing our CARES values to animals around the world. Donations will go to the World Wildlife Fund.

Lincoln School Learning Commons

January 30, 2026

5:30-7:30

Thank you to everyone who has already donated prizes! Drop off donations at the main office or reach out to diana.jong@gmail.com to coordinate.

In lieu of prize donations, you can donate your valuable time! Please review this SignUpGenius.  Just giving a few hours makes a huge impact, as this is one of the PTO’s biggest fundraisers!  Also reach out to Diana with any questions.

Boston resident students and their caregivers: If you’d like to sign up for MCC’s Stay and Play at the school between the end of school and the start of Bingo night,  please sign-up here

PTO is looking for volunteers to take over for Bingo night 2027 - if you are interested, please contact ptochair@lpto.org.

All Lincoln School students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in the MSLA (MA School Library Association) 2026 Bookmark Contest.

There are 5 age divisions and wonderful prizes including bookstore gift certificates, professionally printed bookmarks, an awesome bookmark enlargement, and a lovely award ceremony. Last year a Lincoln School student won their age division, and we'd LOVE to have another winner this year!

Entry forms and full rules are available in the library or online. For more information, visit https://www.lincnet.org/msla-bookmark-contest or reach out to Gwen Blumberg, Lincoln School Librarian. 

Submission Details

Start the new year with some creativity by participating in our annual Yard Sign Design Contest! The contest, entering its tenth year, kicks off today! 

The 2026 Contest Guidelines are available on the Encouragement page of our website. This contest is open to grades 2-8 and multilingual signs are highly encouraged!

All submissions are due by: Monday, February 23, 2026. 

This two-session workshop (Saturdays 1/24 and 1/31) for young authors will dive into the creative process and help your child find their own unique voice. Through journaling, writing prompts, mindfulness, movement, and visual art - children will explore their own natural creativity and use it to write an original story. Intended for children in grades 4-6. Participants are highly encouraged to attend both sessions. Workshops are taught by published author Erin Petti. Register here: https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-writers-workshop-7/